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What did you teach on the first school day of 2010?

I taught Economics: Banking. GED skill: Graphs.

Many of them are astonished to find out that banks ARE NOT SAVING their money but USING their money. Questions on why they can't TELL the bank WHERE they want their money invested, leads to a discussion about funds.

On the other hand, a number of students want to know why they can't just skip the neighborhood savings institition and open an account directly with the Fed...

I have posted the current Discount and Prime rates on the board for them to see in the morning. And tomorrow's essay becomes:

"The Fed regulates the banks. Is this...

Good? (keeps my bank honest) Bad? (control over interest rates affects what my money's worth! Too much power!)

Choose your side and support with reasons and examples.

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